The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a possible move to a trimestral system, describing it as a more holistic way of supporting strategic curriculum implementation. Read more »
Iloilo City made history as it welcomed the first Asian edition of the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, bringing together specialists from over 70 countries to discuss policies, funding, and mental health rights. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
Mapúa University’s first battery-electric vehicle prototype, the Aguila Neo Electric, successfully passed the technical and safety inspection at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2026, held at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar from January 21 to 25. Read more »
A rising Filipina fashion designer has stepped onto the international stage, showcasing her talent at one of Europe’s premier platforms for emerging creatives. Hannah Barrera, a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), presented her work at the 11th edition of Fashion Graduate Italia, held at BASE Milano in Milan, Italy. Read more »
